The imposition of '24 hour waking fire watches' at a large tower block and delays in paying suppliers are fuelling concerns behind the scenes at a major housing provider.
Torus Housing has been beset by issues relating to payments, repairs and fire safety in recent months - as well as eye-watering costs to rebuild a small row of shops destroyed by fire.
The ECHO understands a consultancy had identified risks involving one if its properties at Kingsway House in Warrington, a large apartment block in the Latchford area due to undergo a £5m refurbishment.
